The development of a behavioural video analysis system and a toolbox prototype.

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Behavioural research studies often include a data acquisition process, during which
subjects are observed, and the displayed behaviours recorded, and a subsequent analysis
process, during which the observed behaviours are analysed. In addition the data
acquisition process could occur in real-time, or at a later stage, by referring to a recording
of the original session.
This dissertation addresses the latter approach through the use of computer based digital
video technology. A windows based video analysis system, called VAS, that was
developed to assist with the acquisition of observed behaviours from the video, and the
analysis thereof is discussed. This is followed by a discussion of the implementation of
VAS. Finally the directions for further research are identified, and discussed.